Escape From New York 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Arrives November 5th

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Escape From New York 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Arrives November 5thEscape From New York 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Arrives November 5th

As a long-time fan of the gritty and gripping world of John Carpenter’s “Escape from New York,” the news of its Limited Edition 4K UltraHD Steelbook release has sent shivers of excitement down my spine. I remember the first time I watched this cult classic, huddled around a grainy VHS player, my heart pounding in anticipation as Snake Plissken (the indomitable Kurt Russell) embarked on his perilous mission to save the President from the crime-ridden ruins of Manhattan.

The timeless masterpiece, “Escape from New York,” directed by John Carpenter, is about to hit shelves as a Limited Edition 4K UltraHD Steelbook + Blu-ray. Its arrival is imminent! Picture it’s 1997. Snake Plissken (played by Kurt Russell), a former Special Forces operative now turned criminal, finds himself bound for the heavily fortified Manhattan, which serves as a maximum-security prison. When the President of the United States gets kidnapped and crash lands within, it’s up to someone to retrieve him. Who better for the task than Snake? With death by explosives looming over him, Snake is tasked with rescuing the president and escaping the crime-ridden New York City!

The Escape from New York Steelbook is set to arrive November 5th, so if you’re interested, you’ll wanna get your orders in now. At GRUV, Universal Pictures’ new DVD site, you can pre-order now for $35.99 (use code SIGNUP20 for a 20% discount). You can also pre-order it from Amazon. The standard 4K edition is also available on Amazon priced at $22.99 for a limited time. In addition to the awesome cover, this new Steelbook comes with tons of special features, check them out below:

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Escape From New York 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Arrives November 5th
Escape From New York 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Arrives November 5th

  • Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Kurt Russel 
  • Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and Production Designer Joe Alves Audio Commentary with Actress Adrienne Barbeau and Director of Photography Dean Cundey
  •  Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Kurt Russell 
  • Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and Production Desginer Joe Alves Audio Commentary with Actress Adrienne Barbeau and Director of Photography Dean Cudney
  • Trailers from Hell – Filmmaker Neil Marshall on Escape From New York 
  • Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York 
  • Radio Spot Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape From New York 
  • Scoring the Escape – A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth On Set with John Carpenter  
  • The Images of Escape From New York with Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker 
  • I Am Taylor – An Interview with Actor Joe Unger 
  • My Night on Set – An Interview with Filmmaker David DeCoteau 
  • Deleted Scene: The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence with Optional Audio Commentary 
  • Return to Escape From New York Featurette Theatrical Trailers 
  • Photo Galleries – Behind-the-Scenes, Posters and Lobby Cards

The movie undeniably belongs to the category of timeless cult favorites, particularly cherished by enthusiasts of science fiction and action films. A remake had been contemplated not long ago, with directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (Radio Silence) initially attached, but ultimately they left due to scheduling conflicts. For now, we’ll savor the original “Escape from New York” edition as we eagerly wait for possible future developments.

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2024-10-30 22:09